Knee replacement surgery can be a complicated surgery for most of the patients. Hence, it takes some time for the patients to recover themselves after the operation. Here are some tips and advices for the patients that may help them to recover as early as possible.
A knee replacement is a surgical procedure performed by the expert doctors whereby the diseased knee joint of the patient is replaced with an artificial knee. The knee is the point where the thigh meets lower leg and in order to have a smooth walk it is very essential to have a proper knee function. Any problem associated with the knee makes the person unable to walk or an extreme pain will be caused while walking. Generally, the knee replacement surgery is preferred for the patients suffering from osteoarthritis and other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The knee replacement surgery will be more complicated if the patient is suffering from advanced rheumatoid arthritis. Recovery from the surgery varies one patient to another and the type of surgery carried out. Hence, we can’t apply the same rule to all patients.
After surgery, the patients may be given a switch which enables them to take painkillers at a safe rate. For some patients, oxygen is given through tubes or masks and for some patients, a blood transfusion is recommended. It is a procedure where the blood is taken from one person (donor, family or relative) and give it to the patient. Usually, this procedure is done toreplace the blood lost during the surgery. The patients need to bear a large dressing on their knee to protect the wound. The dressing will be changed by a nurse/doctor frequently, until the wound gets healed properly. After the knee operation, the patient should take care of the following things;
Managing pain:
Patients need to inform the nurse/doctor as soon as they feel pain in an operated area. It is not good to stay calm and suffer, otherwise pain will be more and may turn to worse. When you inform about the pain the nurse or a doctor can able to give suitable medication as soon as possible. Normally, it takes around 20min for a painkiller to start working.
Avoid blood clots:
It is better to avoid sitting or sleeping for long hours as it results in a blood clot. Try to move your ankles, foot and legs by taking suggestions from the doctor. If possible, you can also dosome leg exercise, which prevents blood clot. The patients may also receive some special stockings to wear after knee replacement surgery, which helps in blood circulation.
Many hospitals also conduct advanced recovery program for the patients treated with knee replacement surgery. This recovery program helps patients to recover faster as the doctors/ nurses take special care and motivate them to perform few exercises and tasks for a speedyrecovery.
It is a known fact that having an operation, particularly knee replacement surgery can be physically and emotionally stressful, but the advanced recovery programs organized by the hospitals helps patients to regain their confidence and work normally as early as possible.
Many researches have proved that patients who get out of bed and start doing exercises, drinking, eating and walking recover fast when compared to the patient who do not perform any normal activities after the surgery. It is important to do work out even after surgery, butalways remember too much is too bad. Hence, it is good to follow your doctor, especially when you’ve undergone for a surgery.
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